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The Initiative

The Initiative is a first-party Xbox studio based in Santa Monica. They were founded in 2018 and are currently developing Perfect Dark with Crystal Dynamics.

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Microsoft lays off over 9,000 employees in latest job cuts

In the latest development concerning Microsoft, more than 9,000 people are going to be affected by recent job cuts across many sectors, including many game studios.

Asmir KovacevicJULY 2

Xbox pulls the plug on Perfect Dark Reboot and closes The Initiative

According to countless reports, Microsoft and Xbox are shutting down The Initiative, cancelling Perfect Dark Reboot, and quitting collaboration with Crystal Dynamics.

Asmir KovacevicJULY 2

Perfect Dark looks like a mix of Mirror's Edge and Deus Ex in first gameplay trailer

We finally got to see what Perfect Dark is all about and it's certainly one that caught many eyes with gameplay elements from Mirror's Edge and Deus Ex.

Semir OmerovicJUNE 10

Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark could feature both first and third-person gameplay

The Initiative's upcoming shooter Perfect Dark could have third-person perspective gameplay sequences, it's been revealed in the latest job listing.

Semir OmerovicFEBRUARY 23

Perfect Dark development is ramping up; internal release date still set for 2023

The Initiative and their newly announced partners Crystal Dynamics are ramping up the development of Perfect Dark, which is still internally targeted internally for a 2023 release according to reliable Jeff Grubb.

Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 29

Crystal Dynamics joins The Initiative to work on Xbox exclusive Perfect Dark

Crystal Dynamics, the developers of Rise of the Tomb Raider have joined the Perfect Dark project , The Initiative's debut Xbox exclusive that is still early in development.

Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 24

Perfect Dark combat could be "John Wick-esque", it's claimed

Xbox's big exclusive espionage shooter Perfect Dark could have some similarities to John Wick in terms of combat, according to Xbox insider Nick Baker.

Semir OmerovicSEPTEMBER 22

God of War producer joins The Initiative to work on Perfect Dark

Rhonda Cox, a Producer at Sony's God of War dev SIE Santa Monica has joined Microsoft's first-party studio The Initiative to work on the upcoming Perfect Dark reboot.

Semir OmerovicMARCH 11

Rumour: The Coalition are working on Perfect Dark multiplayer

An Xbox Game Studios leak which originally surfaced back in May has seemingly turned out to be true. It claims that The Initiative's Perfect Dark title will have a multiplayer, which is developed by The Coalition.

Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 23

Rumoured Perfect Dark is a third-person stealth game, plays similar to Splinter Cell

According to the latest rumours, The Initiative's big project is a third-person stealth game, which will have episodic releases. The game will apparently be revealed at The Game Awards.

Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 7

The Initiative's AAA game could release in episodic format; stories set in the same universe

One of the biggest yet to be announced Xbox first-party games comes from The Initiative, who are working on a game that could release in episodic format, according to Xbox insiders.

Semir OmerovicDECEMBER 3

The Initiative are working on a third person Perfect Dark game

According to reliable Jeff Grubb, The Initiative's secret project is a third-person Perfect Dark game, just like earlier rumours and leaks suggested. The game is apparently one of Microsoft's biggest projects for Xbox Series X.

Semir OmerovicAUGUST 26

The Initiative's new game is a stealth action Perfect Dark game with a twist

According to the latest reports, The Initiative's new AAA project is indeed a stealth action Perfect Dark game but with a mysterious twist. The game could be revealed at the upcoming Xbox show later this month.

Semir OmerovicJULY 13

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